Vascular Specialist Volume 2 Number 3

Table of Contents

• One-Third of VTE Events In the U.S. Are Fatal
• Diabetes Linked to Failure Of Limb Ischemia Repair
• Residents, Attendings Remain Wary of 80-Hour Workweek
• High AAA Risk Found in Native American Women
• Endovascular Aortic Repair Less Harmful to Heart?
• Fibrin Sealant Seen To Prevent Endoleaks
• European Series: Carotid Stent vs. Endarterectomy
• Filters May Not Reduce Risks in Carotid Stenting
• Foam Sclerotherapy--An Alternative Treatment for Varicose Veins
• Treating Obstructive Lesions of the Inferior Vena Cava
• Emergency Repair of Ruptured AAA Uses Balloon Technique
• Negative Pressure May Aid Healing of Foot Ulcers
• Venous Disorders Poised For National Spotlight
• CMS Proposes 4.6% Physician Pay Cut
• NIH Funding Opportunities Expanding for Vascular Research
• Pay for Performance Is Here to Stay
• AAA Repair: Early Intervention or Wait and See?
• Acute Aortic Dissection: A Case for Specialized Centers
• Still 'Gold on the Ground' in Clinical Research
• Clinical Trial News
• Calendar of Events
• Register for Coding, Reimbursement Course
• CMS Coding and Reimbursement Update
• SVS Communications Committee Reaching Out, Establishing Contact
• Web Resource Lists Research Opportunities
• SVS News Briefs